Plan Your Installation - Kenmore 625.381560 Owner's Manual

Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System is a
water treatment unit. It uses household water pressure to
reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water,
under pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable mem-
brane where minerals and impurities are filtered out.
Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage, while
minerals and impurities are sent to the drain with RO
waste water. The minerals and impurities are measured in
water as total dissolved solids (TDS).
The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter sedi-
ment-carbon cartridges. The prefilter reduces sand, silt,
dirt, rust particles, other sediments, and chlorine from the
PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
water supply before it can enter the RO membrane. The
postfilter reduces any tastes and/or odors that may
remain in the water, after passing through the RO mem-
brane, and just before going to the RO faucet. To prevent
water waste, an automatic shutoff valve closes when the
RO faucet is closed and the storage tank is full.
Your reverse osmosis system gives you a continuous supply
of sparkling clear, delicious water for drinking, cooking
and other uses. Foods will look and taste better too.
Having high quality RO product water at your fingertips
eliminates the need to buy bottled water. The storage
tank holds over 2 gallons of RO product water for your
needs.
It is recommended to read through the entire manual
before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exact-
ly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the ben-
efits from your system.
Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can be
installed under a sink or in a remote location. Typical
remote sites are a laundry room or utility room. Review
the location options below and determine where you are
going to install your system.
NOTE: For best system performance, the feed water to
the system should be softened or less than 10 grains per
gallon hard.
UNDER THE SINK LOCATION
The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and storage tank are
normally installed in a kitchen or bathroom sink cabinet.
See Figure 2.
A suitable drain point is needed for reject water from the
Reverse Osmosis filter.
REMOTE LOCATION
You can also locate the Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly
and storage tank in a remote location away from the
Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You will need a nearby water
source and drain point.
See Figure 3.
CHECK SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Check size and position of items for proper installation
into location chosen.
TOOLS NEEDED
Review the tools needed list. See Figure 1. Gather needed
tools before proceeding with the installation. Read and
follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools Needed
Adjustable Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Drill & Drill bits, if required
J
Flathead Screwdriver
Large Adjustable Jaw Pliers or Pipe Wrench
Figure
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
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